Love your photos Karen and Elspeth, I'll try and find some of Domino as a pup, although that was before we had a digital camera so will have to scan them in. Elspeth, I agree they're not all cute, play with their toys and sleep, I hope we are better prepared this time and know what to expect. It's got to be easier than raising two children like ours.

Mandy, I don;t think I replied to you about crates, we used one with Domino for 18 months, they are a safe place to put the puppy and we knew Domino couldn't be chewing the furniture or scratching doors while we were out. The same crate is out ready for Mazy when she comes home - Domino was sniffing it wondering if her sleeping arrangements were about to change.